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A '''salute''' is a manual gesture conveying respect.  [[Civilian]]s and military personnel out of [[uniform]] salute (when appropriate) by placing their right hand over their [[heart]].  Military salutes vary, but classically involve coming to attention and sharply bringing the right hand to a formal position at the right temple.  Lower ranks saluting higher ranks are released from the salute by the return salute of the higher rank being released.

A '''salute''' is a manual gesture conveying [[honor]] or respect.  [[Civilian]]s and military personnel out of [[uniform]] salute (when appropriate) by placing their right hand over their [[heart]].  Military salutes vary, but classically involve coming to attention and sharply bringing the right hand to a formal position at the right temple.  Lower ranks saluting higher ranks are released from the salute by the return salute of the higher rank being released.

Many organizations have their own special salutes.  For instance, the Boy Scouts hold their little finger with their thumb while performing a military-style salute.

Many organizations have their own special salutes.  For instance, the Boy Scouts hold their little finger with their thumb while performing a military-style salute.